PULLELA GOPICHAND BADMINTON ACADEMY
"SixS Sports brings an educational and performance-oriented approach that is deeply aligned with the kind of athlete development we believe in. They are not just preparing champions for sport, but for life. This partnership has the potential to create a generation of athletes who are not only physically outstanding but also mentally resilient and academically balanced." - Pullela Gopichand
A Partnership to Empower the Next Generation of Badminton Champions SixS Sports is honored to announce its strategic partnership with the Gopichand Badminton Academy, founded by legendary Indian shuttler and chief national coach Pullela Gopichand. This collaboration stands as a major milestone in our shared mission to elevate sports education in India and cultivate future Olympians through a world-class framework that integrates training, academics, and athlete well-being.
This landmark partnership was solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between SixS Sports, Gopichand Badminton Academy, and Woxsen University. The MoU affirms a joint vision to create an elite athlete development ecosystem that not only nurtures talent on the court but also strengthens it in classrooms and labs. Coach Gopichand’s visit to the Woxsen campus in April 2025 marked the beginning of this high-impact collaboration, where he emphasized the need for “360-degree athlete development” rooted in discipline, purpose, and innovation.
Through this alliance, athletes will benefit from: Elite Coaching & Mentorship: Athletes will be mentored under the philosophy and training regimen of Coach Gopichand, whose academy has produced numerous international champions. This includes customized skill training, mental conditioning, and advanced game analytics to elevate competitive performance.
Through this alliance, athletes will benefit from: Elite Coaching & Mentorship: Athletes will be mentored under the philosophy and training regimen of Coach Gopichand, whose academy has produced numerous international champions. This includes customized skill training, mental conditioning, and advanced game analytics to elevate competitive performance.
Integrated Learning & Sport Curriculum: With the support of Woxsen University and SixS Sports’ academic-sports integration model, student-athletes will have access to a learning environment that understands and supports their training schedules while maintaining high educational standards.
Cognitive & Biomechanical Advancement: Athletes will also have access to India’s first Brain Training Lab for Athletes, enabling them to enhance focus, decision-making, and emotional regulation, key differentiators at the international level.
Pathways to Global Platforms: This partnership is designed to systematically identify, nurture, and propel badminton talent to the national and international arena, with direct access to professional circuits and mentorship from Gopichand’s team of global-level coaches.
This collaboration has already gained recognition in national media and academic circles as a pioneering example of how sports and education can, and should, coexist and co-develop. It stands as a model for how India's top sports institutions can work together to create more holistic athletes.
At SixS, we are deeply committed to empowering young athletes with the tools, environment, and guidance they need to thrive, not just in their sport, but in every aspect of life. With the unmatched legacy of Gopichand Academy and the academic innovation of Woxsen University, we are shaping the next generation of champions, strong in body, focused in mind, and grounded in values. We believe that this is more than a collaboration, rather a blueprint for the future of Indian sports.
